Sports massage is not just for high-level athletes

Sports massage is not just for high-level athletes. It's a service that's open to everyone, whether you're a novice, getting back into the fitness game, or a weekend warrior. Incorporating massage every couple of weeks into your self-care routine can significantly benefit your physical well-being.

Sports massage is also great for recovery. DOMS, short for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, is a kind of muscle pain and stiffness that usually happens 12 to 24 hours after an intense workout.

The soreness usually reaches its peak between 24 and 72 hours after exercising as a result of tears in the muscle fibres when working out. 

The body becomes inflamed in response, causing the soreness and stiffness associated with DOMS. 

Despite being a natural component in building muscles, DOMS can be reduced through gentle stretching, sufficient hydration, good nutrition, and sports massage, which increases circulation, removes lactic acid and helps the muscles repair themselves.

Aside from feeling great afterwards, sports massages increase mobility, which is particularly important as we age. A sports massage can help loosen tight muscles if your work is primarily sedentary. 

Sports massage can be a key player in injury prevention by improving flexibility, increasing blood circulation, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing range of motion, reducing the risk of muscle strains, ligament sprains, and overuse injuries.

Lastly, regular sports massages offer more than just physical benefits. They provide significant psychological benefits, enhancing your overall well-being. 

Best of all, after a demanding week, a massage session can provide much-needed relaxation and stress relief.